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Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday

Democratic Republic of Congo will send a delegation to Angola on Tuesday for talks aiming to resolve a spiralling conflict against Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the presidency said on

Congo says it will join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday
Africa|Political|US|World

US expels South Africa's ambassador, calling him 'race-baiting' Trump hater

The U.S. has is expelling South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, calling the envoy a "race-

US expels South Africa's ambassador, calling him 'race-baiting' Trump hater
Africa|Political|US|World

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
Africa|Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US

Rubio says South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment

A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that poisoned a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after signs of pollution were detected at least 100 kilometers downstream

A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
Africa|Political|US|World

Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the United States

Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Somalia and Somaliland say no talks on resettling Palestinians from Gaza

Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have not received any proposal from the United States or Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, their foreign ministers said on Friday,

Somalia and Somaliland say no talks on resettling Palestinians from Gaza
Africa|Political|World

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels rampaging through eastern

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will likely keep interest rates steady at its March 20 meeting as global trade risks and battles over the national budget

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political

Fitch thinks S.Africa will struggle to stabilise debt as projected in budget

Fitch ratings agency said on Friday that it thought South Africa's government would struggle to stabilise debt as projected in this week's revised budget.

Fitch thinks S.Africa will struggle to stabilise debt as projected in budget
Africa|Europe|Political|World

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say

The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two EU diplomats said on Friday.

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to move Palestinians from the Gaza Strip

US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
Africa|Political|World

Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?

Longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea could be headed towards war, officials in northern Ethiopia and regional experts have warned. 

Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?
Africa|Political|US|World

Global displacement to rise by 6.7 million people by end of next year, aid group says

Some 6.7 million additional people are expected to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year, the Danish Refugee Council said on Friday, just as aid cuts from key

Global displacement to rise by 6.7 million people by end of next year, aid group says
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC

Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC

Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US approves $5 billion loan to TotalEnergies for Mozambique gas project

The board of the U.S.

US approves $5 billion loan to TotalEnergies for Mozambique gas project
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

The world’s greatest places of 2025, according to TIME

The world’s greatest places of 2025, according to TIME

The world’s greatest places of 2025, according to TIME
Africa|MidEast|Sports|World

He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records

Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task

He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records
Africa|Health|Political|World

UN: Sudan war is world's worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids

The head of the U.N. children's agency says the war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million people needing aid this year – 16 million of them children

UN: Sudan war is world's worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids
Africa|Health|Political|World

Sudan's warring parties fueling world's 'most devastating' aid crisis, say aid officials

The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and

Sudan's warring parties fueling world's 'most devastating' aid crisis, say aid officials
Africa|Health|World

Namibia's cholera-free decade ends with one confirmed case

Namibia has confirmed the first case of cholera in ten years, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, adding that laboratory confirmation of the

Namibia's cholera-free decade ends with one confirmed case
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe

Anglo American begins consultation to cut jobs amid business overhaul

Anglo American has begun a consultation process in the United Kingdom and South Africa to cut jobs, amid a broader restructuring aimed at refocusing its operations on copper and iron ore

Anglo American begins consultation to cut jobs amid business overhaul
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU announces a $5 billion investment in South Africa as the tariffs war with Trump escalates

European Union leaders have announced a 4.7 billion euro, or about $5.1 billion, investment package in South Africa to support green energy transition and vaccine production

EU announces a $5 billion investment in South Africa as the tariffs war with Trump escalates
Africa|Political|World

Congo weighs attending talks with M23 in Angola as rebels make demands

Democratic Republic of Congo is considering sending representatives to peace talks with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that Angola plans to host next week, two government

Congo weighs attending talks with M23 in Angola as rebels make demands

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